Alligators, puffins, and turtles also fall under the same category. Centuries ago, the Vatican expanded the definition of “fish” to include critters like beavers, muskrats, and capybaras, allowing their consumption during the Lenten season. During the 17th century, the Bishop of Quebec asked if beaver meat could be consumed on Fridays during Lent, given that …
Glow-in-dark mushrooms are called “ghost mushrooms.” There are over 70 species of bioluminescent mushrooms. Ghost mushrooms were often mistaken as a mystical fire or a ghastly ghost when seen in the forest at night—called Foxfire or Fairy Fire. Ghost mushrooms produce a light that can be seen from a distance ranging in color from green, …
Whale sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean and can weigh up to 20 tons and grow as long as 40 feet which is bigger than a school bus. Whale sharks are found in tropical and warm seas worldwide, except the Mediterranean, and feed on small organisms like plankton and tiny fish. They’re not …
Why is it called the Arctic? The word Arctic is derived from the Greek árktos which means “of the bear.” It refers to Ursa Major, a constellation of stars known as the Great Bear. While unviewable in Antarctica due to its position in the Southern Hemisphere, this gave it the name “anti-Bear” or “of no …